The winless Houston Baptist Huskies (0-9), 22-point underdogs, visit Dreamstyle Arena to challenge the New Mexico Lobos (11-2). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 174 points and it gets underway at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 22, 2019.
Houston Baptist Huskies at New Mexico Lobos Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Lobos dismantled the Grand Canyon Antelopes, 91-71, while the Huskies got blown out by the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 96-68.
New Mexico dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 44.0 (above their season average of 29.5) and a free throw rate of 0.268 (below their season average of 0.330). For those same stats, Grand Canyon was 28.6 and 0.183, respectively. Houston Baptist, on the other hand, made nine of their 20 three pointers (45.0 percent). Carlton Bragg Jr. had a good game for New Mexico with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Houston Baptist rallied around Ian DuBose, who recorded 14 points.
Of the Huskies’ nine games, six have finished over the total. Houston Baptist heads into the contest with records of 0-9 straight up (SU) and 1-8 against the spread (ATS).
Coinciding with Houston Baptist, games including the Lobos also have a tendency to finish over the projected point total (58.3 percent). Additionally, New Mexico is 11-2 SU and 7-5 ATS.
When considering effective field goal percentage, New Mexico figures to have a considerable edge. Since last season, the Lobos offense ranks 49th in that metric at 0.510, while the Houston Baptist defense ranks 352nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.571).
Houston Baptist Huskies vs. New Mexico Lobos Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – New Mexico, ATS Winner – Houston Baptist, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- New Mexico ranks 28th in assists per game (14.6) while Houston Baptist ranks 241st in assists allowed per game (17.3).
- The Lobos rank 61st in steals per game (7.1) while the Huskies rank 189th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
- New Mexico ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while Houston Baptist ranks 144th (4.2).
- The Lobos rank 67th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0) while the Huskies rank 261st (36.7).
- Houston Baptist ranks 80th in three pointers attempted per game (20.7) while New Mexico ranks 245th in three pointers allowed per game (22.2).
